News from NMAMIT | FLC HackXPO S01

Finite Loop Club, NMAMIT, conducted HackXpo to celebrate innovation and the spirit of coding on 20th May 2023 at Shambhavi Hall. The event commenced with a prayer by Ms. Apoorva Prabhu, Secretary - Finite Loop Club and Ms. Vaishnavi K, Program Lead - Finite Loop Club. Ms. Bhargavi Nayak, President, Finite Loop Club in her welcome speech, took the audience on a journey through the remarkable moments of the hackfest, highlighting the achievements and hard work of the participants.

Principal Dr. Niranjan N Chiplunkar reminisced about the club's growth and accomplishments, highlighting the dedication and passion exhibited by its members. He emphasised the institution's commitment to adapt and evolve, ensuring it remains at the forefront of the ever-changing trends. He extended his best wishes to the students for the upcoming expo and emphasised the importance of such events in fostering innovation.

After the formal function, the top 15 teams made their presentation before the panel comprising of Rahul Sheregar (Software Engineer, Sony India) and Sanath Pai (Tech Support Engineer, VMware), both alumni of NMAMIT (Batch 2021-22). The presentations were divided into three phases, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of the projects.

Each team gave a project demo during the first phase, showcasing its functionality and features. Following the demos, the teams presented their projects in detail in the second phase, highlighting the problem statement, their approach, and the technical aspects involved. They showcased their thorough understanding of the project and its potential impact. The third phase consisted of a Question & Answer session where the judges assessed the teams' knowledge, problem-solving abilities and the depth of their understanding of the project.

The non-qualified teams were also given an opportunity to present their ideas and showcase their projects. This inclusive approach provided a platform for all participants to gain valuable feedback and recognition for their efforts.

The afternoon session of HackXpo commenced with the host, Vaishnavi Prasad (Program Lead - FLC), welcoming the gathering. Nagaraj Pandith, Vice President, FLC enlightened the audience about the significance of hackathons and their contribution to the college's culture of innovation, emphasising their impact on the college community. This was followed by a session on “Importance of DSA” by Nidheesha & Shravan, core members of the club, providing an opportunity for participants and attendees to seek advice and address their queries.

Team "Error not found.html" emerged as the champions for their exceptional work on developing a student admission portal. Their project revolutionised the admission process by creating a streamlined and efficient system that benefited both the students and the educational institution. Elucidators, the first runner-up team, developed an impressive app specifically designed for clubs to maintain their member data. The app provided clubs with a user-friendly interface to manage memberships. CryptoWave secured the second runner-up position by developing a decentralised voting system for the college. Their innovative solution ensured secure, transparent and tamper-proof voting, promoting a fair and democratic decision-making process within the institution. 

Special recognition was also given to the individuals who showcased exceptional performance, innovative solutions and remarkable teamwork throughout the hackathon. 

Ms. Ashwini Acharya & Ms. Vaishnavi Prasad hosted the entire event.

HackXpo was the culminating event of a month-long hackathon - FLC Hackfest Season 1, conducted by Finite Loop Club in December. The primary objective of the hackfest was to acquaint club members with the latest technologies and prepare them for external hackathons. The event saw impressive participation of 25 different teams, each assigned to one of the five diverse domains: Full stack web development, app development, blockchain, cyber security and AI&ML.